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World Language Philosophy

The Saint John’s World Language Department believes that the study of languages is a vital component in the education of the whole person. Never before in history has there been a more urgent need to develop an awareness of the cultural, linguistic, and sociological diversity that exists in our multi-ethnic society. In responding to our role as educators, the World Language Department has developed a program focusing on language acquisition and cultural competence.

Our Goals

List of 3 items.

  • Communicate Effectively

    To communicate effective and appropriately in a wide range of situations for a variety of purposes in a language other than the student's own.
  • Cultural Impact

    To bring cultural awareness and appreciation to the impact that languages and cultures have on our society.
  • Language Specialization

    To foster confidence and continual growth and specialization in a student's acquired language.

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Department Faculty

List of 11 members.

  • Photo of Michele Airiau

    Michele Airiau 

    Middle School French Faculty
  • Photo of Michael Colebrook

    Michael Colebrook 

    Faculty
  • Photo of Albert DeLuca

    Albert DeLuca 

    World Languages Chair
  • Photo of Steven Favulli

    Steven Favulli 

    Director of Gregory Academic Center/Class Dean
  • Photo of Benjamin Lizotte

    Benjamin Lizotte 

    Teacher
  • Photo of Efraín López

    Efraín López 

    Faculty
  • Photo of Xu Luo

    Xu Luo 

    Middle School Mandarin Faculty
  • Photo of Kathleen Schlegel

    Kathleen Schlegel 

    Middle School Spanish Faculty and Student Support Specialist
  • Photo of Bolivar Vivanco

    Bolivar Vivanco 

    Faculty
  • Photo of Luke Wajrowski

    Luke Wajrowski 

  • Photo of Dao Wu

    Dao Wu 

    Faculty
Saint John’s High School has educated young men under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers since 1898. Through the Saint John’s strong college preparatory curriculum, over 900 students in grades seven through twelve pursue personal and intellectual growth in an environment that is committed to the development of the whole person and recognizes a moral dimension of life through service to God and to others.